Ten-Key Proficiency BSAD 264  to the orientation for the ten-key class!  This presentation gives you important information about the course. Press enter to go to next slide

Course Information (press enter to continue)  0.5 unit of credit  5-week course  3-4 hours per week required in lab  TBA means you can attend class during the days and times that are convenient for you within the scheduled lab hours (posted in lab)  Must meet weekly progress goals

The Progress Folder  The progress folder is your roadmap through the course  ALWAYS remains in the lab file cabinet (please do not take folder home)  Highlights all course information Lesson procedures Testing The small print

Attendance Requirements  Attendance is taken on the computer as you enter the lab.  Login and logout every time you attend class using your student ID number.  30-minute minimum each session for system to track your time in the lab.  3-4 hours per week required

Progress Requirements  Weekly completion dates will be given to you at the end of this orientation based on today’s date.  If you need to put off starting your ten-key class for any reason, let the teacher aide know. Otherwise you will be dropped for unsatisfactory progress.  Ahead of schedule is very GOOD!  Behind schedule is not good!

What If I’m Absent???  If you are out for more than one week, you need to contact us so we can make a notation in our files  If you are absent and don’t let us know, you may be dropped or receive an “F” grade.  It is very important that you maintain good attendance and progress!

Lesson Procedure  Click the computer calculator icon on the desktop to enter the program.  Follow all text instructions printed in BLUE.  Ignore all PINK instructions.

More Lesson Procedures  Complete all assignments on Progress Folder.  Repeat any exercise with more than 6 errors. (Check totals—not individual entries—with answer sheet provided.)  Ask instructor to sign off when assignment is complete. (Put up the YELLOW tent!)  Save tape only if instructor is unable to sign off lesson right away. PLEASE DO PRINT ANY EXERCISES! PLEASE DO NOT PRINT ANY EXERCISES!

Testing & Grading PRACTICE TEST  When all exercises are completed satisfactorily, ask for the PRACTICE TEST.  Take the practice test twice. (8 minutes each—may take more than twice to prepare for the final exam.)  The grading scale for course is printed on the inside of your progress folder.  Grade is based on total strokes in 8 minutes.

Course Contract  Read the small print on your progress folder carefully.  This is your contract about completing the course.  Attendance hours per week are REQUIRED! Course Contract I understand that I must attend class a minimum of five hours per week and complete the weekly course assignments and tests as stated on the progress record. If I fall five hours behind or do not make satisfactory progress, I may be dropped from the course without notice or may receive an “F” grade. The hours I will attend are: Student Signature____________ Phone__________________

Completion Dates  Remember to sign and date the Course Contract on your folder.  Give your progress folder to the teacher aide for your completion dates.  Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Programs & Services located at Student Services Building, 1st Floor, Counseling Center ( ), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

End of Orientation  Again we welcome you to the Office Technology lab and the ten-key class.  We want you to be successful and we’re here to help….  If you have just ask an instructor or the teacher aide.  Good luck in ten-key!